| Ask yourself this question: How often would you | | | | before you finish them off on your barbeque grill. |
| cook baby back ribs if you were sure they would | | | | This heat range (200 degrees) is important for two |
| turn out just the way you like them every time? | | | | reasons. First, using low heat for an extended period |
| Probably much more often, right? Especially if you | | | | will tenderize the ribs from the inside out, without |
| were absolutely certain they would turn out as they | | | | damaging the exterior surface. Secondly, every form |
| should; tender, juicy and full of flavor. | | | | of pork bacteria will perish at 150 degrees, so you |
| But experience has taught many of us that ribs can | | | | can be assured no one will be complaining of food |
| easily get tough, dry and burned, regardless of how | | | | poisoning. |
| much barbeque sauce you apply. | | | | Caution: Be sure to check on the tenderness of the |
| So what's the secret to cooking ribs to perfection? | | | | ribs after about 2.0-2.5 hours. If you leave the ribs in |
| It's amazingly simple, and it will easily remedy tough, | | | | the oven too long, the meat will literally fall off the |
| dry, flavorless ribs. And once you've tried it you'll | | | | bone. So, you'll want to remove them from the oven |
| become the "rib-master" among your family, friends | | | | just before this happens. |
| and neighbors. | | | | Step 4 - Remove the ribs from the foil and cover |
| Here's the secret. I love using my gas barbeque grill | | | | them on both sides with your favorite barbeque |
| to finish ribs, but before I begin cooking on the grill, | | | | sauce (generously). |
| there are a few easy steps that you'll want to take. | | | | Step 5 - Place the ribs on your barbeque grill to finish |
| Step 1 - About 4 hours prior to serving, take | | | | them. Remember the ribs are now thoroughly |
| completely defrosted ribs from their packaging and | | | | cooked, so leave them on the grill just long enough |
| season them to your liking. Add the spices of your | | | | to darken the exterior (to your liking), making sure |
| choice and brush on a generous layer of barbeque | | | | you don't let the meat get too dry. Keep the ribs |
| sauce. | | | | doused in barbeque sauce while grilling. Once both |
| Step 2 - Wrap the ribs tightly in aluminum foil. | | | | side are slightly crisp, remove them from the grill and |
| Step 3 - Place the wrapped ribs in the oven for | | | | you'll enjoy the most tender and juicy ribs you've |
| about 3 hours at 200 degrees Fahrenheit (93 degrees | | | | every tasted! |
| Celsius). The idea here is to cook the ribs very slowly | | | | |